The only peace that can be made with a dictator is once that must be based on deterrence. For today, the dictator may be your friend, but tomorrow he will need you as an enemy.

Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected.

The message of the free world to any potential Palestinian leadership should be a simple one: Embrace democratic reform and we will embrace you.

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

When did America forget that it's America?

As soon as people become a little less fearful, they will also begin demanding more freedom.

Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies.